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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,736.20, 975,812.70 and 251,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,736.20, 975,812.70 and 251,244.20 is: 376,753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,736.20 : 975,812.70 = 251,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,736.20/975,812.70 = 251,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,736.20x = 975,812.70 × 251,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,736.20x = 245,167,281,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,167,281,161.34/650,736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,753.72

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